2017 Advocacy Recap

LegislativeCIOMA had a 100% success rate in the outcomes of the legislation that was discussed at our annual Day at the Capitol. In addition to that wonderful success, CIOMA acted swiftly to stop, delay, prevent, or change numerous other legislative, regulatory, and local efforts that would negatively impact our members’ companies and the future of the fuels and convenience industry in California.

AB 709 (McCarty, D-Sacramento) Tobacco products. This bill would ban the use of discounts or coupons at the point of sale for tobacco products. KILLED

RegulatoryCIOMA had a strong year in the regulatory arena facing new, costly proposed regulations. The limits for some proposed regulations were so low that no alternative technologies were available and would require facilities such as gas stations to limit daily throughput and profitability. Nonetheless, this year CIOMA has been engaged in over 50 regulatory efforts that would impact your business every day.

South Coast Air Quality Management District Amendments to Rule 1401: New Source Review of Toxic Air ContaminantsThese proposed amendments would severely limit the emissions levels allowed from new sources, including gasoline dispensing facilities. On Hold, Awaiting Studies

CIOMA Victory defined: Prevented the District from placing arbitrary limits on emissions from new sources by forcing CARB intervention and research. Any new gasoline dispensing facility or facility applying for a modification to their permit would pay an estimated $15,000 per site annually in testing and assessment costs. Some may need to reduce throughput at peak hours if deemed necessary.

Bay Area Air Quality Management District Proposed Rule 11 – 18: Reduction of Risk from Air Toxic Emissions at Existing FacilitiesThis proposed rule would set the most stringent emissions risk factors in California for a variety of sources, including gasoline dispensing facilities. ObtainedExemption for GDFs

CIOMA Victory defined: Obtained exemption for gasoline dispensing facilities, saving tens of thousands of dollars in testing and monitoring costs. Rule would have forced owners to shut down for unknown amount of time during peak business hours, as no technology can reduce emissions to chosen levels. The rule would haveremoved exemptions for existing equipment, resulting in stranded assets for gas stations.

South Coast Air Quality Management District Proposed Rule 1410: Hydrogen Fluoride BanSimilar to the bill CIOMA defeated in the Legislature this year, this rule would ban the use and storage of Modified Hydrogen Fluoride at petroleum refineries. Socioeconomic Review to be Scheduled

CIOMA Victory defined: Required double the amount of technical reviews and pressured the District to examine socioeconomic costs. This will include the drastic costs to business and residents, including a $0.26 per gallon increase for gasoline. A ban on Modified Hydrogen Fluoride is not financially or technologically feasible.

LocalPrevented the City of San Jose from passing a flavored tobacco ban.Joined a coalition to repeal the flavored tobacco ban passed by the County of San Francisco.